Ganesh Chaturthi

27/08/2025

IES Orion Celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi.

IES Orion joyfully celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by setting up a pooja for “Orion Cha Raja”. All students participated with devotion, took darshan of Bappa, and received prasad. The celebration created a spiritual and festive atmosphere, spreading positivity and togetherness among students and staff.

Independence Day

15/08/2025

IES Orion Celebrated 79th Independence Day

IES Orion proudly celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. The programme began with the flag hoisting ceremony followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Students presented patriotic songs and speeches, highlighting the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and the importance of unity. The celebration filled with a sense of pride and love for the nation. Master Vyom Kulkarni Topper for IES Orion AY 2024-25 in ICSE exam) hoisted flag as he was called as chief guest along with his parents and grandparents.

FRIENDSHIP DAY

01/08/2025

“Friendship doubles your joy and divides your sorrows”

Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year across the globe. At IES Orion Kindergarten, this special day was observed on Friday, 1^st August 2025, to help children understand the beauty of friendship. As the saying goes, Friendship Day is a wonderful opportunity to show our friends how much they mean to us. The value of the day “Sharing is Caring” was joyfully embraced by our little ones.

Teachers of Nursery, Jr.KG, and Sr.KG classes engaged the children with heart-warming videos of the legendary bond between Lord Krishna and Sudama, along with songs that celebrated friendship. Through stories, and discussions, students learnt that a true friend stands by us in difficult times, shares our happiness, corrects our mistakes, and loves us just the way we are.

In the celebration students expressed their affection for their friends with hugs, smiles and laughter. Overall, the day beautifully highlighted the importance of friendship in their lives.

LOKMANYA TILAK PUNYATITHI

01/08/2025

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s 105^th Punyatithi (death anniversary) was solemnly observed on Friday, 1^st August 2025, to honour the extraordinary legacy of one of India’s most fearless and influential freedom fighters. A pioneering advocate of ‘Poorna Swaraj’ total self-rule. Tilak devoted his life to awakening a spirit of nationalism among Indians. He passed away on 1st August 1920 in Mumbai, but his ideas, courage, and patriotism continue to inspire generations even today.

To familiarise our young learners with the priceless contributions of this national leader, teachers at IES Orion Kindergarten conducted an informative session supported by a PowerPoint presentation. Through engaging narration and storytelling techniques, they highlighted important episodes from Tilak’s life and his relentless struggle for India’s independence.

In order to encourage active participation, Sr. KG students were invited to share their thoughts on Lokmanya Tilak. With great enthusiasm, they spoke about his iconic slogan "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it," and his vital role in promoting cultural events like Ganesh Utsav and Shivaji Jayanti as platforms to unite Indians against British rule.

A short story from Tilak’s childhood was also narrated, teaching the children the values of confidence, honesty, and fearlessness. The session stirred a feeling of patriotism among the tiny Orionites and gave them valuable lessons about bravery, leadership, and love for the motherland.

Through this heartfelt tribute, the young minds were instilled with pride and admiration for the great Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, whose life continues to guide and inspire the nation.